Is Chip Kelly a racist? Nick Foles weighs in on his former head coach EARTH CITY, Mo. — The is-he-or-isn't-he talk about Chip Kelly being a racist is thorny stuff. A few black players who have been traded away — first LeSean McCoy, and most recently Brandon Boykin — have suggested the Philadelphia Eagles head coach might harbor some racist tendencies. But what about a white player Kelly … [Read more...]
‘Cyborg’ threatens legal action after Ronda Rousey’s steroid comments
'Cyborg' threatens legal action after Ronda Rousey's steroid comments A potential fight between UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and all-world striker Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has been talked about for years. You can go as far back as 2012 and find hypothetical betting odds between the two best female fighters on the planet. After Rousey’s recent 34-second drubbing of Brazilian Bethe … [Read more...]
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jake Arrieta, the trade deadline and a look around the league
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Jake Arrieta, the trade deadline and a look around the league Jake Arrieta has allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts, yielding three in his other. He’s been a top-10 fantasy starter this season in a year that’s featured a bunch of great pitching, and obviously his ADP was nowhere near that cost. He ranks in the top-10 among all starters in … [Read more...]
Justin Upton struck out four times … on just 12 pitches
Justin Upton struck out four times ... on just 12 pitches Alexander played the titular role in the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." After Sunday's game, San Diego Padres outfielder Justin Upton could have probably taken his place. [Friday Daily Fantasy contest: Turn $5 into $5K] Upton had a rough time against the Miami Marlins. He not only struck out in all … [Read more...]
Stefan Struve outlasts ‘Big Nog’ in back-and-forth UFC 190 slugfest
Stefan Struve outlasts 'Big Nog' in back-and-forth UFC 190 slugfest Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira suffered another disheartening defeat at UFC 190 on Saturday night against 7-foot striker Stefan Struve. Nogueira, 39, is one of the most beloved fighters to ever compete in the sport of mixed martial arts. He is a former PRIDE FC and UFC heavyweight champion, and a true pioneer. Unfortunately, after … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey KOs Bethe Correia in 34 seconds at UFC 190 title bout
Ronda Rousey KOs Bethe Correia in 34 seconds at UFC 190 title bout Ronda Rousey is quickly becoming one of the most iconic athletes in sports. On a night when many of the biggest superstars from sports and entertainment, including NBA stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, NFL star Aaron Rodgers, and actors Sylvester Stallone and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson were tweeting to her to wish her luck, … [Read more...]
Three tips to remember heading into fantasy football drafts
Three tips to remember heading into fantasy football drafts With the fantasy football draft season here, you'll want to be prepared when you're on the clock. Brad Evans has three tips to help you build a winning team. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!]The early part of the draft is about limiting your risk, so target players with a high floor and not a high … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Going with Dallas Keuchel, Jason Kipnis and some bargains
Daily Dime: Going with Dallas Keuchel, Jason Kipnis and some bargains Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Saturday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Dallas Keuchel, SP, vs. Ari (Hellickson), $48: He’s coming off a poor start but still owns an 18:0 K:BB ratio over his last two outings. Keuchel has a 9.3 K/9 rate with a 1.13 ERA … [Read more...]
BLS Roundtable: Which team must make a deal on trade-deadline day?
BLS Roundtable: Which team must make a deal on trade-deadline day? It's officially Major League Baseball's trade-deadline day. Many of the big names of trade season are off the board already. That includes Cole Hamels, David Price, Johnny Cueto and Carlos Gomez. But lots of talent is still on the market too — Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Gonzalez, Yovani Gallardo, almost any of the San Diego … [Read more...]
Didi Gregorius gets hit in a sensitive spot while trying to get the force out
Didi Gregorius gets hit in a sensitive spot while trying to get the force out The first rule of baseball should be "always wear a cup." Taking a hit to the groin is never enjoyable, and taking that risk on a field where a small, hard ball is flying around at crazy speeds is insane. [Friday Daily Fantasy contest: Turn $5 into $5K] It's not a rule, of course, and some players are willing to … [Read more...]